Address Space Intro Qs Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three main segments in a basic address space?
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2
Q
What does the stack segment store?
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3
Q
When memory is allocated using malloc() in C, in which segment is it placed?
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4
Q
How is code(instructions) typically placed in the address space?
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5
Q
Why are the stack and heap typically placed at opposite ends of the address space?
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6
Q
What is the primary purpose of memory virtualization?
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7
Q
What is a goal of virtual memory systems?
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8
Q
What is meant by “transparency” in the context of virtual memory?
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9
Q
When a programmer prints out a pointer address in their program, what type of address are they seeing?
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10
Q
What key memory protection feature did multiprogramming introduce as an important requirement?
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